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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,081
Posted By Gsrob

I support Sloop's recommendation on the FCP tie...

I support Sloop's recommendation on the FCP tie rods. I got the upgraded solid TRs and am very happy with them. They were cheap and have a lifetime warranty. I've put 20k on them so far with no noise...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-19-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,081
Posted By Gsrob

You can't just push the boot back. First, remove...

You can't just push the boot back. First, remove the squarish plastic cover that limits your access to the power steering rack. That cover attaches to the frame of the car and surrounds the steering...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-16-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,954
Posted By Gsrob

Power Steering Pump Failure

Well... Back into my garage with the 2.7t....

The power steering pump has whined since I purchased the car about a year and a half ago. I quieted it down for sometime with the 'poor man's' power...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-23-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,505
Posted By Gsrob

If you need any pointers on the inner tie rod...

If you need any pointers on the inner tie rod replacement, let me know. I replaced mine a few months ago after the outer tie rods and control arm kit didn't entirely relieve my issues. It was fairly...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-15-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,106
Posted By Gsrob

Looks great dude! Keep up the work! You're going...

Looks great dude! Keep up the work! You're going to love having it back together and running again. I just fabricated a boost leak tester for my car since I have an annoying whistle returning....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-30-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,106
Posted By Gsrob

Nice work man... How long did it take to get the...

Nice work man... How long did it take to get the pipe's broken up and welded back together? I've only got a small MIG welder but have considered it for some time. Keep up the good work!
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By Gsrob

Will you ship or too much trouble?

Will you ship or too much trouble?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-20-2014, 02:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll try both...

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll try both when I get home. So far it's running great. I've put about 3 hours of driving in at some pretty descent RPMs, going over the Blue Ridge mountains with...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-19-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,106
Posted By Gsrob

Awesome man, glad to see it coming together. Do...

Awesome man, glad to see it coming together. Do you work at a shop or just have some space to work at one?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-19-2014, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,117
Posted By Gsrob

Congrats on the purchase. The car looks great...

Congrats on the purchase. The car looks great man, glad you found what you were looking for. I looked around a little bit to see what was offered for the mechanical fan to electric swap but there...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-19-2014, 05:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

...And she purrs. I got out there at 6:30,...

...And she purrs. I got out there at 6:30, finished up the lock carrier and made sure to double check all connections and hoses. Started it up and it ran rough for about 5 seconds, had an oh crap...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-18-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Just a few updates. I finally got the thermostat...

Just a few updates. I finally got the thermostat housing in the mail today. Got everything pieced back together with some pics... The wife called me in around 8pm and I had to call it quits for the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-17-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Honestly man, I wish I could have, but my budget...

Honestly man, I wish I could have, but my budget has been blown by this whole project by a couple hundred bucks already. I know that sounds cheap of me but I do have a wife to answer to currently....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-16-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,106
Posted By Gsrob

What brand of water pump was the replacement?

What brand of water pump was the replacement?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-16-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Not a whole lot to report today since I'm kind of...

Not a whole lot to report today since I'm kind of at a stand still while waiting for the valve cover gasket (tomorrow) and the new thermostat housing (Saturday). I hope to have everything done on...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-15-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Got home, put some work in, just about 2 hours,...

Got home, put some work in, just about 2 hours, not as much as I would've liked...

1. I have not checked the brushes in the alternator, but definitely sounds like something to check out. While...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-15-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Moncho, I really appreciate the...

Moncho,

I really appreciate the encouragement. It's definitely dragged on longer than I would've liked, but I am trying to take care of everything that might possibly go wrong before I button it...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-13-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Thanks man... I really appreciate the PM. I was...

Thanks man... I really appreciate the PM. I was worried but feel much better now. On to the next problem... I installed one valve cover without issue but the other gasket is torn and was torn when I...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-13-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Yep, I've got a hepu water pump in the picture as...

Yep, I've got a hepu water pump in the picture as well...

Quick question... On the driverside bank of cams (after pulling sprockets with the locking bar on and having no issue) I was going to...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-12-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

Thanks for all the suggestions guys... I've been...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys... I've been using a combination of brake cleaner, carb cleaner, some less corrosive orange degreaser and a bit of good old engine degreaser in some places. After...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-10-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

So, quick question. My engine has been clearly...

So, quick question. My engine has been clearly leaking some oil for a long, long time. There is so much disgusting crap build up that brake cleaner isn't cutting it. Can I use a non-acid engine...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-09-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

After work today I got the new starter in... Back...

After work today I got the new starter in... Back bolt was a biatch but I made due. Had to remove the boost charge pipe, and rubber connector that goes to the turbo. With the 2.7t there is no way to...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-08-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

The saga continues... I feel like I got a lot...

The saga continues... I feel like I got a lot done today, not just on my car, but the Lexus IS300 that has haunted me for the last month and a half. ...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-05-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,604
Posted By Gsrob

2.7T 6MT - Timing Belt Kit / All Gaskets / Starter Installation

Well, the day has finally come and I've received just about everything I've ordered. I was hoping to wait until this winter but things didn't go that way. Recently had the starter go out on my car...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-01-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,873
Posted By Gsrob

Just ordered one yesterday with 90k on it from...

Just ordered one yesterday with 90k on it from eBay. I still haven't gotten under the car to bridge the two terminals but I'm 99% sure it's the starter at this point since all of them are getting...
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